Inside Higher Ed
MAY 29, 2024
A ‘Great Misalignment’ Between Credentials and Jobs Sara Weissman Wed, 05/29/2024 - 03:00 AM Many future jobs won’t require a bachelor’s degree, according to a new report. But institutions aren’t offering credentials in the right fields to meet labor market demand.
Wonkhe
MAY 28, 2024
The Conservative party has promised to cull "poor quality" higher education courses, and fund apprenticeships with the proceeds. For David Kernohan neither the numbers or the ideas stack up The post Conservatives reheat the poor quality course question appeared first on Wonkhe.
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Higher Ed Dive
MAY 28, 2024
Colleges should strive to teach students both how to think and to be career-ready when they graduate, the leader of Denison University argues.
FIRE
MAY 30, 2024
FIRE demanded that a public elementary school in Maryland retract its unconstitutional guidance that students and staff must stand and salute the U.S. flag during the Pledge of Allegiance.
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As Higher Ed institutions continue struggling with budget constraints and enrollment pressures, making smart decisions about technology is crucial. How do institutions enhance data security, optimize their tech stack and engage students effectively…all while managing limited resources? Bret Ingerman, former Vice President for Information Technology at Tallahassee State College, digs into these conundrums, exploring how Pathify offers solutions to enhance student engagement while giving instituti
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 30, 2024
More than 150 bills designed to “undermine academic freedom and university autonomy” were introduced in 35 state legislatures across the country between 2021 and 2023, according to a new white paper released by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) on Wednesday. Twenty-one of those bills were signed into law.
Wonkhe
MAY 30, 2024
How many people should go to university? Paul Wiltshire argues that we need a proper debate about student numbers The post Maybe too many people go to university appeared first on Wonkhe.
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FIRE
MAY 28, 2024
The policy change could spark similar reforms throughout higher education. Where Harvard leads, others follow.
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 31, 2024
New ChatGPT Version Aiming at Higher Ed Lauren.Coffey@… Fri, 05/31/2024 - 03:00 AM ChatGPT Edu, emerging after initial partnerships with several universities, is prompting both cautious optimism and worries.
Wonkhe
MAY 27, 2024
As the government responds to the MAC review with a pledge to "smash" the business model of unscrupulous agents, Vincenzo Raimo has advice on getting institutional houses in order The post If you’ve signed up to the agent quality framework, now is the time to comply appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 29, 2024
The class of 2024 faced a chaotic financial aid application process, and higher ed experts want lawmakers to safeguard against a repeat next year.
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The article addresses the Social Change Model of Leadership Development. It elucidates the SMC background, key assumptions, and the main pillars of the model to form a a change agent who could be helpful with institutional in-service delivery.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 28, 2024
High school graduation rates for young Black men have improved in the last decade — since 2012, U.S. graduation rates increased overall by 4%, while Black students saw a 14% increase in graduation. But there is work to be done to close the achievement gap between them and their white and Asian American counterparts. The best solution to help young Black males find and stay on the path to lifelong opportunities is simple: love.
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 28, 2024
The FAFSA Fiasco’s Forgotten Students Liam Knox Tue, 05/28/2024 - 03:00 AM The botched rollout of the federal aid form has affected current students as much as incoming first-years. Some feel abandoned amidst the scramble to help applicants.
Wonkhe
MAY 30, 2024
A new Black-led coalition sets out the action needed to improve the mental health of Black people. Ruqia Osman sets out its relevance to universities The post A menifesto for Black mental health should matter to HE appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 28, 2024
U.K.-based research found college graduates with business-related AI studies on their resumes and cover letters were more likely to receive interviews.
FIRE
MAY 31, 2024
Government coercion goes down 9-0 as Supreme Court ruled in favor of the National Rifle Association and against the state of New York.
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 31, 2024
Teaching Writing in a Generative AI World: a Compendium johnw@mcsweeneys.net Fri, 05/31/2024 - 03:00 AM Collecting up my recent writings on a complex topic.
Wonkhe
MAY 30, 2024
A group of students are reportedly facing deportation after failing to pay their fees on time. Jim Dickinson identifies how the sector might prevent situations like this The post How to stop defaulting on fees becoming a UK recruitment crisis appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 28, 2024
After 27 years, the Delaware College of Art and Design is winding down amid a shrinking student base and the financial woes that go with it.
The PIE News
MAY 30, 2024
The amendment reverses the government’s decision to reduce the minimum age for all graduate visa streams from 50 to 35 years old – except for Hong Kong and British overseas passport holders – announced as part of its migration review in December 2023. “Good news amid turbulent time,” Ly Tran professor at Deakin University wrote on LinkedIn.
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 31, 2024
‘The Last Straw’ for Weary Financial Aid Officers Liam Knox Fri, 05/31/2024 - 03:00 AM Financial aid offices have been overworked and understaffed since the pandemic. Now the FAFSA fiasco has put some in crisis mode.
Wonkhe
MAY 29, 2024
New data shows how the cost-of-living crisis is influencing study choices, explains Chris Rea, graduate careers expert for Prospects at Jisc The post How students make application choices appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 30, 2024
More than 150 bills have been introduced targeting DEI, tenure and the teaching of “divisive concepts,” according to a report from the faculty group.
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 31, 2024
A new white paper, released by the American Association of University Professors’ (AAUP) Center for the Defense of Academic Freedom, details an outgrowth of a coordinated campaign to generate a backlash against academic institutions. Dr. Irene Mulvey “ Manufacturing Backlash: Right-Wing Think Tanks and Legislative Attacks on Higher Education ” describes well-funded, widespread political attacks on higher education, comprising legislative pursuits that undermine academic freedom and university au
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 28, 2024
California Bill Would Create ‘Black-Serving Institution’ Designation Sara Weissman Tue, 05/28/2024 - 03:00 AM Some lawmakers and higher ed leaders in California want a state-level designation highlighting colleges and universities serving Black students well.
Wonkhe
MAY 30, 2024
This week’s postcard from Hugh Jones’s postbag takes us to a pioneer of early-years education, and gives a glimpse of two very different worlds. The post Higher education postcard: Norland College appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 31, 2024
The private institution is winding down 12 majors, 25 minors and five graduate programs — a restructuring it called “a catalyst for strategic transformation.
The Berkeley Blog
MAY 29, 2024
New research suggests that for some white Americans, "Stop the Steal" refers not just to perceived voter fraud, but to their own loss of status in a more diverse society. The post Racial resentment fueled Jan. 6 rebellion and opposition to House probe, scholars find appeared first on Berkeley News.
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 29, 2024
Academic employees at two more University of California campuses have joined the University of California, Santa Cruz in the strike supporting pro-Palestinian protesters, and their union says three more campuses could be called to join the walkout next week.
Wonkhe
MAY 25, 2024
Jim Dickinson reviews the early lines being taken in the election campaign on student finance - and tries to work out what might happen next The post Can the next government afford an increase in student or university funding? appeared first on Wonkhe.
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 31, 2024
U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona announced the in-depth evaluation as colleges and students reach the end of a tumultuous financial aid cycle.
The Berkeley Blog
MAY 28, 2024
In an interview before her retirement, the UC Berkeley chancellor reflected on the social turmoil of her years in office, the values that have guided her — and the essential lesson she learned from students. The post Carol Christ: Years of challenge, years of historic progress appeared first on Berkeley News.
Inside Higher Ed
MAY 31, 2024
Cardona Pledges FAFSA is ‘Going to Get Better’ Katherine Knott Fri, 05/31/2024 - 03:00 AM Ahead of his Thursday remarks at the Education Writers Association’s national conference, the Education Secretary announced a “full-scale review” of the agency that oversaw the botched FAFSA launch.
HEPI
MAY 29, 2024
This HEPI blog was kindly authored by Matteo Quacquarelli, Vice President of Strategy and Analytics at QS Quacquarelli Symonds. With confirmation that the UK government won’t change or axe the Graduate route visa, the release of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) Review, the UK’s net migration figures being announced, and the start of a general election campaign, it’s been a busy month for higher education data people.
Higher Ed Dive
MAY 31, 2024
The plaintiffs filed a lawsuit in the same court that enjoined an Obama-era overtime rule, saying “the Department has done it again.
FIRE
MAY 29, 2024
Over 40 individuals, civil liberties groups, and media organizations submit 13 amicus briefs in support of freedom of the press and constitutional accountability.
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